MARCH EVENTS
- THURSDAY, MARCH 1
Chester River Auxiliary Sale: Lancaster Linens – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conference Center, UM SMC at Chestertown
- TUESDAYS, MARCH 6, 13 & 20
Diabetes Self-Management/Easton – 9 a.m to 12 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology. Taught by diabetes nurse educators, this three-session class provides medical information and lifestyle strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Pre-registration and physician or advanced care provider referral is required. Info: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Diabetes Self-Management/Chestertown – 1 to 4 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Taught by diabetes nurse educator Chrissy Nelson, this three-session class provides medical information and lifestyle strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Pre-registration and physician or advanced care provider referral is required. Info: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Diabetes and You/Cambridge – 6 to 8 p.m., Board Room, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Taught by diabetes nurse educator Wynne Aroom, this three-session class is free and open to the public, and provides medical information and lifestyle strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Info/RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5286, waroom@umm.edu
- WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 7, 14 & 21
Diabetes Self-Management/Easton – 4:30 – 7 p.m.., UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology. Taught by diabetes nurse educators, this three-session class provides medical information and lifestyle strategies enabling patients to manage their diabetes for optimal wellness. Pre-registration and physician or advanced care provider referral is required. Info: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
Advancing Cardiac Care at Shore Regional Health: Electrophysiology/Primary and Elective Angioplasty” -5:30 p.m., Layton’s Chance Winery, Vienna, Md. Conducted by University of Maryland Community Medical Group cardiologist, Jeffery Etherton, MD, this seminar is designed for registered nurses who are looking to take their critical care practice to the next level. Registered nurses who attend the event are eligible to earn 1 contact hour credit. Team members who attend the seminar and successfully refer friends, colleagues or family to the event who subsequently become employed by UM SRH are eligible for rewards through the “It Pays to Know Good People” program offered by Human Resources. For more information on the program visit, http://shorecompass.org/it-pays-to-know-good-people-referral-bonus-program-announced/ For more information or to RSVP please contact Kathy Freund, 410-822-1000, ext. 5936 or kfreund@umm.edu.
- SATURDAY-MONDAY, MARCH 17-19
Robin Hood Shop in Cambridge – Closed.
- TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Robin Hood Shop – Spring/Summer Clothing Grand Reopening
- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
Let’s Talk About Your Lungs – 2-3:30 p.m., UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Conference Center. Free presentation by Fernando deLeon, MDpulmonologist with UM Community Medical Group – Pulmonary Care, and Philomena Leon, certifed respiratory therapist, UM Shore Regional Health. Refreshments included. Questions and RSVP: Sherrie Hill, 410-810-5666, sherrie.hill@umm.edu.
- SATURDAY MARCH 24
Robin Hood Shop – 61st Birthday Celebration to include Hula Hoop Contest – Contest will begin at 11 a.m. Contestants will be grouped by age and prizes will be offered. Contests will be open to all but preregistration is required; Registration forms will be available at the Robin Hood Shop beginning March 1st. This event will be fun for all. Contests will start at 11am. Come join in our 61st Year in Business Celebration.
- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28
Advancing Cardiac Care at Shore Regional Health: Electrophysiology/Primary and Elective Angioplasty” -5:30 p.m. Knoxie’s Table, Stevensville, Md, 5:30 p.m. Conducted by University of Maryland Community Medical Group cardiologist Jeffery Etherton MD, this seminar is designed for registered nurses who are looking to take their critical care practice to the next level. Registered nurses who attend the event are eligible to earn 1 contact hour credit. Team members who attend the seminar and successfully refer friends, colleagues or family to the event who subsequently become employed by UM SRH are eligible for rewards through the “It Pays to Know Good People” program offered by Human Resources. For more information on the program visit, http://shorecompass.org/it-pays-to-know-good-people-referral-bonus-program-announced/ For more information or to RSVP please contact Kathy Freund, 410-822-1000, ext. 5936 or kfreund@umm.edu.
- THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 8-9
Easton Auxiliary Sale: Uniforms – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., HEC, UM SMC at Easton
- MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH – EVENTS PROGRAM
UM SRH Food and Nutrition Services invites you to “Go Further with Food” with the following series of special events:
In the Hospital Cafeterias:
Food and Nutrition Services will celebrate National Nutrition Month by featuring special National Nutrition Month entrées for sale in the cafeterias of all three hospitals. Also be sure to take advantage of these special offerings:
- Tuesday, March 6: Healthy snacks and handouts will be provided to all nursing units
- Tuesday, March 13: Fruit and vegetable tastings will be offered in the cafeterias
“Food Shopping for Health” — Fun, free grocery store tours that teach how to shop and plan meals for optimal health. Open to the public.
- Tuesday, March 13, 1:30 p.m., Giant Foods, 8223 Elliott Rd, Easton. RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5188. Tour led by Karen Hollis, registered diabetes educator, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology.
- Wednesday, March 21, 1 p.m., Redner’s Market, 17 Washington Avenue, Chestertown. RSVP: 410-778-7668 , ext. 2295. Tour led by Mary King, registered dietitian , UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown
- Wednesday, March 21, 1 p.m., Walmart, 2775 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5351. Tour led by Katie Ewers, nutrition associate manager, Food and Nutrition Services, UM Shore Regional Health
Nutrition Seminars
- Friday, March 23, 10 am-12 pm, “Learn about Diabetes and Nutrition,” presented by BK Eshete and Karen Hollis. diabetes educators, UM Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology, The Food Pantry at Delmarva Community Services, 1000 Goodwill Avenue, Cambridge. Pre-registration required, call Brenda Fields, 410-901-2991, ext.18.
- Wednesday, March 28, 2 p.m. “The ‘Mind Diet’ and Healthy Weight Loss,” presented by Mary King, registered dietitian, Conference Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 410-778-7668 , ext. 2295.
- Thursday, March 29, 12 p.m., “Harvesting Healthy Choices,” free seminar with food sampling presented by Kelly Jackson from Emily’s Produce of Cambridge, UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Board Room. RSVP: 410-822-1000, ext. 5351.
MARCH SCREENINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
- BEHAVIORALHEALTH /PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
Bridge Clinic Support Group – Every Tuesday, 6-7:30pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Dorchester. Free, confidential support group meeting for individuals who have been hospitalized for behavioral health reasons and could benefit from assistance with issues after discharge. Varied topics based on participants’ needs. Each participant may bring one family member. Info: 410-228-5511, ext. 2140.
- BREASTFEEDING
Breastfeeding Support Group – MEETINGS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE due to restricted visitor policy as a result of flu.
- CANCER
Survivors Offering Support (SOS) – Free program pairing women who have breast cancer with mentors who are breast cancer survivors. If you need support or would like to become a mentor, call 410-822-1000, ext. 5866.
Cancer Support Group/Easton – Thursdays, 3/1 and 3/15, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 443-254-5940.
US TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 3/13, 6:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Lifestyle Coach Barbara V. Jarrell will discuss “LiveStrong at the YMCA – Cancer Recovery Program.” Info: Call Sharon Richter, RN, 443-994-5792
Cancer Support Group/Chestertown – Monday, 3/26, 7pm, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, Education Center. Presentation by Christine Allen, RD, certified specialist in oncology Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-778-7668, ext. 2175.
Breast Cancer Support Group – Tuesday, 3/27, 6-7:30pm, Cancer Center, Easton. Information and support for patients at any stage – diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Info: 410-822-6800.
- CARDIOPULMONARY SCREENINGS
Free Blood Pressure Screenings/Easton & Cambridge – Easton: every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9am-12pm, Diagnostic & Imaging Center. Cambridge: every Tuesday & Friday, 11am-1pm, UM SMC at Dorchester, Main Lobby. (Excluding holidays.)
- DIABETES
Diabetes Support Group/Denton – Wednesday, 3/7, 5pm, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 S. 5th Avenue. Led by Doris Allen, CRNP, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5195.
Diabetes Support Group/Easton — Monday, 3/12, 5:30pm, Talbot County Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue. Led by Karen Hollis, RD, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5757.
Diabetes Support Group/Chestertown – Tuesday, 3/27, 6:30pm, Education Center, UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown St. Led by Chrissy Nelson, BSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-778-3300, ext. 2175.
Diabetes Support Group/Cambridge – Wednesday, 3/28, 6pm, Board Room, Shore Medical Center at Dorchester, 300 Byrn Street. Led by Wynne Aroom MSN, RN, CDE. Contact: 410-822-1000, ext. 5286.
- STROKE SUPPORT
Mid-Shore Stroke Support Group – Thurs, 3/1, 12-2 pm, UM Shore Medical Pavilion at Easton, 500 Cadmus Lane, Easton. Timothy Brant, Brant’s Driving School “Driving After a Stroke” All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard, 410-822-1000, ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu.
Queenstown Stroke Support Group – Tues, 3/27, 12-2 pm,UM Shore Pavilion at Queenstown, suite 320. Wendy Gast, Talisman Therapeutic Riding. “Stroke Programs Available at Talisman Therapeutic Riding.” All stroke survivors and/or caregivers and family members are welcome. Info: Nicole Leonard, 410-822-1000, ext. 5068 or nleonard@umm.edu .